Clinical Social Worker II (LD)

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker in San Francisco to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. You will help determine eligibility for social programs and coordinate discharge planning with the care team.

The CSW III (LCSW) provides advanced clinical knowledge, leads education and practice improvement, and collaborates across departments to ensure timely, safe discharge and continuing care within fiscal constraints.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from a CSWE-accredited school of Social Work.
• Experience in a healthcare/hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources related to illness, symptoms, and care.
• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients with complex psychosocial needs.
• Assist with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team for timely discharge.
• Offer crisis intervention to patients and families.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Crisis Intervention

Discharge Planning

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Masters degree (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Department Description

Dealing with an illness can be a very difficult time for patients and their loved ones. At UCSF Health sensitive social workers in our Social Work department are available to assist patients and their families cope with the many psychological and social problems that may arise when facing illness, hospitalization and medical treatment.

Our social workers act as patient advocates by serving as counselors, helping to find resources and solving problems. Any concerns related to the psychological, practical and social well‑being of each patient or their loved ones may be discussed openly with our social workers.

Job Summary

The Clinical Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources, and quality for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs, and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for Living Liver and Kidney donors. The Clinical Social Worker coordinates resources and services in response to a patient's psychosocial needs while collaborating with Case Managers, Nursing Staff, Medical Staff, and ancillary departments with the goal of supporting a timely and safe discharge and/or meeting the continuing care needs within the fiscal realities of the case. The CSW will practice within the scope of UCSF's mission statement: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Discovering; and the values statement of UCSF's Everyday PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence.

The CSW will participate in department education and practice improvement activities. The CSW works in a collaborative practice model, facilitating care coordination with the multidisciplinary treatment team for care progression to optimize patient outcomes and timely discharge when patient is deemed medically ready. The CSW will provide social work services to any patient regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social, cultural, educational or religious background, language, age, ancestry, citizenship, color, national origin, race, presence of mental or physical disability, source of payment for care, medical condition, marital status or status as a veteran.

The CSW III (LCSW) has advanced clinical knowledge and skills and participates in leadership activities including advanced program planning, provision of educational programs, clinical supervision, consultation to the clinical team, other departments, and the community.

Department Description

Dealing with an illness can be a very difficult time for patients and their loved ones. At UCSF Health, experienced and sensitive social workers in our Department of Social Work are available to assist patients and their families cope with the many psychological and social issues that may arise when facing illness, hospitalization and medical treatment. Our social workers act as patient advocates by serving as counselors, helping to find resources, and solving problems. Any concerns related to the psychological, practical, and social well‑being of each patient or their loved ones may be discussed openly with our social workers.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER II - Masters degree from a CSWE accredited school of Social Work.
• Experience (internship/career) in a healthcare and/or hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including knowledge of relevant community resources commensurate with illness, symptoms, mental status, and impairments in functioning and knowledge of the medical and psychological sequelae of course of illness and impact on social functioning (may be specific to patient population).
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, and organizational and analytic skills.
• Self‑directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high‑volume work environment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Basic pager, telephone, and computer skills including the use of the internet.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATION - Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing.
• Three years of experience in a healthcare setting required and hospital setting preferred.
• POPULATION SERVED: - Adolescent - Adult - Geriatric

License / Certification

Lic Clinical Social Worker

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.